Everyone’s mental health journey looks different. This is essential to acknowledge, as some people will have unique experiences that shape their outlook on mental health. Being diagnosed with a mental illness can bring up many thoughts and feelings. Luckily, getting… Read More ›
Tag: Feelings
What Does It Mean to Have Emotional Intelligence?
You may have heard someone say that you are being “difficult” — or maybe you have called someone else “difficult” before. You may be asking yourself what exactly this means, and how can you make yourself less “difficult”. Emotional intelligence… Read More ›
The Effects of PTSD and Complex PTSD
PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a type of anxiety disorder that may develop after a person has experienced a traumatic event. However, there is also complex PTSD, which may be diagnosed by a healthcare professional if a person has… Read More ›
Contrary Action and How to Implement It
Contrary action is one of the best suggestions someone can give an individual in early recovery. Our minds have been warped, and our perception has been clouded by alcohol and substances for a long time. Everything we thought was right… Read More ›
Chakra Meditation For the Soul
The word Chakra in Sanskrit translates to “wheel” or “cycle.” In regards to yoga, chakras are energy wheels that belong to the subtle spiritual body and forms the connection to the material one. The seven chakras are found along the… Read More ›
Healing is a Marathon, Not a Race
From the time that we are small children, we are typically raised to look at the bright side or silver lining. We are told to rejoice in optimism when something goes wrong. Mentors explain that adversity is a teacher, and… Read More ›
Nature Connectivity Practices
A necessary aspect to the recovery program is the relationship between you and a higher power. When some people first hear that they get discouraged. You may have an idea that tells you what a higher power looks like. Most… Read More ›
Dependent Personality Disorder
A dependent personality disorder is characterized by the anxious feeling of being alone or the inability to be alone. Individuals who suffer from this disorder rely on other people for comfort, reassurance, advice, and support. Some people experience something similar,… Read More ›
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Can you recall a moment today, yesterday, or a time from the past where you felt pretty satisfied one minute and then suddenly, before you knew it, you started feeling very agitated? Sometimes it happens in the blink of an… Read More ›
Feeling Your Feelings
It’s so important to allow ourselves to truly feel our feelings. Here are a few tips for accessing your emotions and why it’s so important to do so. When we start our recovery journeys, we’re often coming from a past… Read More ›